IND vs AUS: Nathan McSweeney 'devastated' as Boxing Day Test dream shattered
2 weeks, 5 days ago

IND vs AUS: Nathan McSweeney 'devastated' as Boxing Day Test dream shattered

India Today  

Australia batter Nathan McSweeney expressed his heartbreak after being dropped for the Boxing Day Test against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. I get the dream come true and then didn't quite work out the way I wanted it, but it's all part of it and yeah I'll get the head down and get back in the nets and work really hard and hopefully be ready to go for the next opportunity," Mcsweeney said. Chief selector George Bailey explained the decision to replace McSweeney with 19-year-old Sam Konstas, an attacking batter, stating that the move was aimed at adding a "point of difference" to the squad. AUSTRALIA SQUAD FOR LAST 2 TESTS OF BGT 2024-25 Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Steve Smith, Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Jhye Richardson, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster.

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AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Webster speechless after ‘dream debut’ in Sydney against India
3 days, 2 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Webster speechless after ‘dream debut’ in Sydney against India

The Hindu  

Australian all-rounder Beau Webster is feeling “speechless” after his impressive debut against India during the fifth Test here, which the host won by six wickets to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade. Webster made 57 and an unbeaten 37 in the two innings of the Sydney Test, important contributions in the match’s context, besides taking the wicket of Shubman …

IND vs AUS: Why Australia have reasons to worry despite series win vs India
3 days, 7 hours ago

IND vs AUS: Why Australia have reasons to worry despite series win vs India

India Today  

Australia had every reason to cheer for after they won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in seven years. Mitchell Starc took India apart in the pink-ball Test with a six-wicket haul, after which Scott Boland, who replaced an injured Josh Hazlewood, stepped up big time. The indispensible members Australia have depended heavily on the trio of Pat Cummins, …

No Bumrah, no joy: India surrender Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 7 years in Sydney
4 days, 7 hours ago

No Bumrah, no joy: India surrender Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 7 years in Sydney

India Today  

India's decade long domination of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy came to a grinding halt as Australia hammered the Jasprit Bumrah side by 6 wickets on Sunday, January 5. AUS vs IND, 5th Test Match: Full Scorecard Jasprit Bumrah's terrific tour of Australia came to an anti-climactic end as the fast bowler was not able to take the field in India's bowling …

India vs Australia 5th Test Day 3 LIVE Score: Cummins gets the better of Jadeja; Bumrah mystery adds unexpected twist
4 days, 10 hours ago

India vs Australia 5th Test Day 3 LIVE Score: Cummins gets the better of Jadeja; Bumrah mystery adds unexpected twist

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia 5th Test Day 3 LIVE Score: Ravindra Jadeja failed to put up a solid fightback with the bat in the first session and was dismissed in the third over of the day by Pat Cummins. Day two saw India bowl out Australia for 181 runs after an all-round bowling effort, taking a narrow 4-run lead into the …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Boland’s precision, Pant’s brilliance keep contest in balance
4 days, 22 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Boland’s precision, Pant’s brilliance keep contest in balance

The Hindu  

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is at its tipping point. Next man Pant greeted Boland with a six and when Shubman Gill tried to emulate, he fell to Beau Webster. India’s Nitish Kumar Reddy after being dismissed by Scott Boland. His partner Alex Carey clipped some fours while India coped with Jasprit Bumrah’s absence as the skipper left the venue for some …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test Day 3: Highlights from Sydney
5 days, 7 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test Day 3: Highlights from Sydney

India Today  

09:48 IST: The Australian skipper, Pat Cummins is called upon the podium to have a chat. Says that he is really proud to have achieved this series win and it is always nice to have a flexible squad. Mentions that there were three debutants in the series that fitted quite well and contributed at different times. Adds that it was …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma’s exclusion from Sydney Test a ‘management call’, says Rishabh Pant
5 days, 22 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma’s exclusion from Sydney Test a ‘management call’, says Rishabh Pant

The Hindu  

Rishabh Pant admitted to a touch of emotion within the ranks when news about Rohit Sharma missing the fifth Test spread. As for the decision, it was a management call, so I was not part of that conversation, so I can’t explain anything other than that,” Pant told the media here on Friday. That’s what you want from your captain.” …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test review: Kohli and Rohit stutter, Bumrah’s magic in vain as hope awaits India in Sydney
1 week, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test review: Kohli and Rohit stutter, Bumrah’s magic in vain as hope awaits India in Sydney

The Hindu  

Late on Monday, the light dimmed on the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Seagulls descended on the turf, cleaning staff were busy removing the waste that a massive sporting contest tends to generate, and Australian cricketers lingered around, savouring their 184-run triumph against India in the fourth Test. Nathan Lyon celebrates India’s final wicket in the second innings which secured a win …

IND vs AUS Australia Beat India By 184 Runs At MCG To Go 2 1 Up In BGT Rohit Sharma Team Fail To Eke Out A Draw WTC Final Chances Dim
1 week, 3 days ago

IND vs AUS Australia Beat India By 184 Runs At MCG To Go 2 1 Up In BGT Rohit Sharma Team Fail To Eke Out A Draw WTC Final Chances Dim

ABP News  

IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test: Australia defeated India in the IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 by 184 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This comes as India's first Boxing Day Test loss against Australia in 13 years. Australia got all out for 234 and set India the stern target of 340 runs to …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test Day 5 Highlights: Australia win Boxing Day Test, take 2-1 series lead
1 week, 3 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test Day 5 Highlights: Australia win Boxing Day Test, take 2-1 series lead

India Today  

Rohit Sharma: "It is pretty disappointing. We tried to set a platform and keep wickets in hand for the last two sessions, but they bowled perfectly as well. He's coming here for the first time, these conditions can get really tough, but he showed great character, solid technique as well. He's got everything to be successful at this level, I …

Rohit Sharma's bizarre tactical claim after MCG thrashing: Wanted to go for the win
1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma's bizarre tactical claim after MCG thrashing: Wanted to go for the win

India Today  

India were hammered by Australia in the Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony, Rohit Sharma revealed that India were trying to chase the runs on the final day of the Test match. AUS vs IND, 4TH TEST: FULL SCORECARD Rohit's tactical call came as a little bizarre given the MCG deck …

4th Test: Australia break India's resistance to win MCG thriller, end 13-year streak
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1 week, 3 days ago

4th Test: Australia break India's resistance to win MCG thriller, end 13-year streak

India Today  

One of the most enthralling Test matches in the history of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy culminated in a victory for Australia after five days of intense action at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, witnessed by a record-breaking crowd. The match delivered exhilarating cricket, serving as a brilliant India's 13-year-long unbeaten run in the Boxing Day Test in Australia finally ended as the …

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5 LIVE Score: IND seek inspiration in final comeback act in Melbourne
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1 week, 3 days ago

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5 LIVE Score: IND seek inspiration in final comeback act in Melbourne

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5 LIVE Score: If India’s fans, team, and management were asked at the beginning of day four whether they would have accepted Australia being at 228-9 at close of play, everyone would likely have bitten your hand off after the hole the team had found itself in earlier in the Boxing Day Test match. …

Ind Vs Aus 4th Test: Will batting on DAY 5 at MCG become nightmare for India? Here’s what pitch looks like
1 week, 3 days ago

Ind Vs Aus 4th Test: Will batting on DAY 5 at MCG become nightmare for India? Here’s what pitch looks like

Live Mint  

Amid the fourth Test between India and Australia underway the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, Pat Cummins-led side has breached the 300-plus target for the Men in Blue to chase on the fifth Day. Though it may appear India could sail the target easily citing the batting prowess, but pitch conditions can act as a hindrance ahead of the Men in …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: ‘If I’ve to bowl 20 overs tomorrow, I’ll bowl 20,’ says Starc
1 week, 3 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: ‘If I’ve to bowl 20 overs tomorrow, I’ll bowl 20,’ says Starc

The Hindu  

Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc has allayed concerns about his possible back injury, saying he is fit and ready to bowl 20 overs on Monday if the situation demands on the final day of the fourth Test against India here. It’s not something that is bothering me,” Starc told ABC network after the fourth day’s play on Sunday. If I …

AUS vs IND: Melbourne Test set for cracking finish as India eye Gabba-esque miracle
1 week, 4 days ago

AUS vs IND: Melbourne Test set for cracking finish as India eye Gabba-esque miracle

India Today  

The Boxing Day Test has lived up to the billing. The session pie on Day 4 might show both India and Australia shared honours, but deep down, India will know they lit go off an opportunity to take Australia by the scruff of the neck. Captain Pat Cummins frustrated India for the second successive time with the bat in the …

IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Why Australia were smart to not declare on Day 4 at MCG
1 week, 4 days ago

IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Why Australia were smart to not declare on Day 4 at MCG

India Today  

Australia put in an excellent rearguard action on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test match, to recover from a top-order failure. Speaking after the game, former India head coach Ravi Shastri analysed the Day 4 play and said that there might be a delicate and yet masterful plan as to why Australia captain Pat Cummins did not declare the …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Nitish’s hundred will be remembered for a very long time, says Washington Sundar
1 week, 4 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Nitish’s hundred will be remembered for a very long time, says Washington Sundar

The Hindu  

On Friday evening, Washington Sundar promised that he and his teammates would fight. Striding into meet the sports correspondents for the second consecutive day, Washington said: “Rohitbhai, Gautibhai and all the support staff keep telling us to fight. Definitely a good day, would have been even better if I hadn’t got out.” Talking about his 127-run eighth-wicket partnership with Nitish, …

Australia's hopes of MCG Boxing Day Test victory worn down by fighting spirit of India's Nitish Kumar Reddy
1 week, 5 days ago

Australia's hopes of MCG Boxing Day Test victory worn down by fighting spirit of India's Nitish Kumar Reddy

ABC  

The rain first came on the stroke of tea, both as Australia's saviour and its tormentor. The rain may have briefly halted the progress of Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar, and then later ended the day early with the bulk of their work done, but it also cost Australia valuable time in a Test match it can ill afford …

AUS vs IND 4th Test, Day 2 Highlights: Late collapse spoils Virat, Jaiswal's hard work at MCG
1 week, 6 days ago

AUS vs IND 4th Test, Day 2 Highlights: Late collapse spoils Virat, Jaiswal's hard work at MCG

India Today  

India had a big ask ahead of themselves with Australia putting 474 runs on the board and then they lost their skipper, Rohit Sharma pretty early on as well. However, post the Tea break, the pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli came out and steadied the ship before really playing some confident strokes. The Australian bowlers watched by for …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: When Steve Smith feared a Virat Kohli masterclass at MCG
1 week, 6 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: When Steve Smith feared a Virat Kohli masterclass at MCG

India Today  

When Virat Kohli shouldered arms to the very third delivery he faced in the first innings of the Boxing Day Test, many of his fans were brimming with hope. A few minutes later, Kohli had a wry smile on his face after resisting the urge to drive at a sucker ball outside the off-stump from Australia captain Pat Cummins. Watch: …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Clueless Rohit Sharma out for 3, fails on return as opener
1 week, 6 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Clueless Rohit Sharma out for 3, fails on return as opener

India Today  

Rohit Sharma's return as an opener turned into a forgettable outing as the Indian skipper fell cheaply to Pat Cummins after scoring just 3 runs on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia. AUS vs IND 4th Test, Day 2 Live "It's nothing. The Indian captain's choice to bring Washington Sundar back into India's playing XI for the …

IND vs AUS 4th Test Live Score: India aim to dismiss Steve Smith early on Day 2, fold Australia below 350
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1 week, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS 4th Test Live Score: India aim to dismiss Steve Smith early on Day 2, fold Australia below 350

India TV News  

IND vs AUS 4th Test Live Score: India aim to dismiss Steve Smith early on Day 2, fold Australia below 350 India vs Australia Live Updates: Strangely, a physical altercation dominated the headlines on a day of play that saw 311 runs being scored and six wickets fall during play packed inside seven and half hours and 86 overs. When …

IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 1 Highlights: Steve Smith, Sam Konstas put hosts on top in Melbourne
2 weeks ago

IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 1 Highlights: Steve Smith, Sam Konstas put hosts on top in Melbourne

India Today  

An engrossing and entertaining Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test, two big teams playing in front of about 82,000 fans at the Colosseum of world cricket that is the Melbourne Cricket Ground - it simply doesn't get better than this! The Boxing Day Test began with a few quiet overs from the Indian pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and …

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma will return to opening in MCG Test, confirms Abhishek Nayar
2 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma will return to opening in MCG Test, confirms Abhishek Nayar

India Today  

Assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has confirmed that Rohit Sharma will open the innings for India in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Nayar confirmed the same in the press conference after the first day’s play of the Boxing Day Test. Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 1 Updates After missing the Perth …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Shubman Gill dropped, Rohit Sharma confirms return to top order
2 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Shubman Gill dropped, Rohit Sharma confirms return to top order

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed his return to the top-order for the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with all-rounder Washington Sundar replacing No.3 batter Shubman Gill as the only change in India's playing XI. Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat in the fourth Test against India on a scorching day at the Melbourne …

AUS vs IND: What are India's chances of winning Boxing Day Test after Day 1?
2 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: What are India's chances of winning Boxing Day Test after Day 1?

India Today  

India do not have much room for complacency in their ongoing Boxing Day Test against Australia. Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 1 Updates For the first time in 10 years, the top four batters in an Australian XI scored fifties in an innings against India in Tests. India with the need to script history Australia have lost only five …

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 4th Test Day 1: IND run out of ideas as Smith, Labuschagne pile on misery
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2 weeks ago

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 4th Test Day 1: IND run out of ideas as Smith, Labuschagne pile on misery

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 4th Test Day 1: Jasprit Bumrah struck with a rather innocuous delivery that helped him dismiss Usman Khawaja for the fifth time in the series. The Indian team’s lineup and some key selection decisions are sure to make headlines as India look to regain momentum and stay in the hunt for a historic third-successive series …

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 4th Test Day 1: IND run out of ideas as Smith, Labuschagne pile on misery
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2 weeks ago

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 4th Test Day 1: IND run out of ideas as Smith, Labuschagne pile on misery

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 4th Test Day 1: Jasprit Bumrah struck with a rather innocuous delivery that helped him dismiss Usman Khawaja for the fifth time in the series. The Indian team’s lineup and some key selection decisions are sure to make headlines as India look to regain momentum and stay in the hunt for a historic third-successive series …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test preview: Australia has momentum on its side as India eyes comeback in Boxing Day clash
2 weeks, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test preview: Australia has momentum on its side as India eyes comeback in Boxing Day clash

The Hindu  

Gurgling babies clinging to their mothers, children running with abandon, a group of women sitting on the grass and having a chat, and seasoned cricketers becoming all melting chocolate with their partners and off-spring, constituted a slice of utopia on Christmas Day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. However, once Thursday dawns, sport’s metaphor of a battle without guns will be …

Ind vs Australia Melbourne Test: High hopes on Indian batters for Boxing Day contest
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Ind vs Australia Melbourne Test: High hopes on Indian batters for Boxing Day contest

The Hindu  

A city that can throw up four seasons in a single day, decided to stick to the straight and the narrow on Tuesday. Melbourne’s whimsical skies turned a bright shade of blue, the sunlight was of the blinding type, hardly a leaf stirred and as the dry heat rose, a whiff of eucalyptus scent wafted in from the trees of …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Rohit focusses on fine-tuning defence ahead of Boxing Day clash
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Rohit focusses on fine-tuning defence ahead of Boxing Day clash

The Hindu  

A city that can throw up four seasons in a single day decided to stick to the straight and the narrow on Tuesday. Melbourne’s whimsical skies turned a bright shade of blue, the sunlight was of the blinding type, hardly a leaf stirred, and as the dry heat rose, a whiff of eucalyptus scent wafted in from the trees of …

IND vs AUS: Hurt Shubman Gill refuses to leave nets, declared fit for MCG Test
2 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs AUS: Hurt Shubman Gill refuses to leave nets, declared fit for MCG Test

India Today  

India batter Shubman Gill copped a blow on his finger during the Christmas Eve net session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. India will take on Australia in the Boxing Day Test match from December 26. Down and out halfway through the fourth day of the Gabba Test, India found heroes in Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep, who helped the visiting …

IND vs AUS: Australia confirm debut for Sam Konstas, star batter uncertain due to injury
2 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs AUS: Australia confirm debut for Sam Konstas, star batter uncertain due to injury

India TV News  

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed that the 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas will make his debut in the upcoming Boxing Day Test against India. He will become the fourth youngest Test player for Australia at the age of 19 years and 85 days with only Ian Craig, Pat Cummins, and Tom Garrett making their respective Test debuts at a …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Sean Abbott practical about his playing chances ahead of Boxing Day clash
2 weeks, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Sean Abbott practical about his playing chances ahead of Boxing Day clash

The Hindu  

It takes a man who has gone through an emotional wringer to strike the pose of a philosopher. Sean Abbott has endured a lot in life ever since that fatal bouncer to Phillip Hughes a decade ago. Asked about the absence of Tests in his resume, Abbott calmly replied: “If I am not getting any games, it’s a good thing …

Simon Katich blasts George Bailey's call to axe Nathan McSweeney: 'Top-order batters from both teams struggled'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Simon Katich blasts George Bailey's call to axe Nathan McSweeney: 'Top-order batters from both teams struggled'

Hindustan Times  

Australia made the big decision to go backwards on their decision to start the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with Nathan McSweeney opening the batting, dropping the South Australia captain heading into the final two matches of the series beginning in Melbourne. ‘Really allowed Steve Smith and Travis Head to do what they did…’ India’s top order has looked shaky barring Yashasvi Jaiswal’s …

‘They want to win last two Tests’: Waugh back Australia’s decision to replace McSweeney, Hussey poses ‘Bumrah’ question
2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘They want to win last two Tests’: Waugh back Australia’s decision to replace McSweeney, Hussey poses ‘Bumrah’ question

Hindustan Times  

Nathan McSweeney has been dropped from the Australian squad for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and has been replaced by 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas. So I think the young, more aggressive player will play for sure.” Michael Hussey poses ‘Jasprit Bumrah’ question Meanwhile, Michael Hussey felt that it was unfair on McSweeney as he had to face the likes of Jasprit …

AUS vs IND: What to expect from the MCG pitch for the Boxing Day Test
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

AUS vs IND: What to expect from the MCG pitch for the Boxing Day Test

India Today  

The centre pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground had a tinge of green on Monday, three days ahead of the fourth Test between India and Australia. India will head into the Boxing Day Test with confidence, having won their last two Tests in Melbourne in 2018-19 and 2020-21. 6MM Of GRASS COVERING Page also explained the grass covering, noting that …

Nathan McSweeney shares Labuschagne's motivational words after Melbourne Test snub
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nathan McSweeney shares Labuschagne's motivational words after Melbourne Test snub

India Today  

Australia batter Nathan McSweeney recently shared Marnus Labuschagne’s comforting words after being dropped from the Australian Test squad. Border Gavaskar Trophy Full Coverage "Marnus particularly told me 'It's not where you start, it's where you end' - it's a part of a journey, a good story will have its ups & downs - a learning curve," said McSweeney after his …

Nathan McSweeney proves his mettle after being dropped from Australia Test squad, does THIS in BBL 2024-25
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nathan McSweeney proves his mettle after being dropped from Australia Test squad, does THIS in BBL 2024-25

Live Mint  

Days after being dropped from the national squad ahead of the fourth Test against team India at Melbourne in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Australian opener Nathan McSweeney reminded everyone of his class at the Big Bash League match on Sunday. Dropped for his dismal performance and replaced by rookie Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney smashed a match-winning 78 off …

McSweeney comes up with perfect response to Australia selectors after getting dropped, scores match-winning 78* in BBL
2 weeks, 3 days ago

McSweeney comes up with perfect response to Australia selectors after getting dropped, scores match-winning 78* in BBL

Hindustan Times  

Having been dropped for the remaining two Tests of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Nathan McSweeney came up with the perfect response at the Big Bash League. McSweeney slammed an unbeaten knock of 78* runs off 49 balls, packed with 10 fours and two sixes, as Brisbane reached 175/7 in 20 overs. Nathan McSweeney ‘devastated’ by Australia selectors' decision McSweeney was …

IND vs AUS: Michael Vaughan advices McSweeney to bat in middle order after snub
2 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs AUS: Michael Vaughan advices McSweeney to bat in middle order after snub

The Hindu  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan backed Nathan McSweeney make a strong comeback into the Australia side despite getting dropped from the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. I feel for the kid, because of all the people that I’ve seen come into Test cricket over the last 10 years, I don’t think anyone’s been given a harder challenge,” Vaughan said in …

AUS vs IND: Australian youngster Konstas excited to face Bumrah and Co ahead of Boxing Day Test
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

AUS vs IND: Australian youngster Konstas excited to face Bumrah and Co ahead of Boxing Day Test

The Hindu  

Australian opener Sam Konstas is excited to face the Indian bowlers in the Boxing Day Test, saying he already has a “few plans” for Jasprit Bumarh and Co if he makes the cut in the fourth game of the Border-Gavaskar series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Feeling like I’m moving really nice, and hopefully, I get that opportunity,” Konstas told …

Devastated, says Australia's axed opener McSweeney; vows to make comeback
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Devastated, says Australia's axed opener McSweeney; vows to make comeback

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Dumped opener Nathan McSweeney said he was "devastated" Saturday after being cast out of Australia's team after just three Tests against India but vowed to come back a better player. I get the dream come true and then didn't quite work out the way I wanted," he told Australia's Channel Seven. Should 19-year-old Konstas play, he would become Australia's …

AUS vs IND: McSweeney vows to ‘work really hard’ after being dropped from Australia squad for final two Tests
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

AUS vs IND: McSweeney vows to ‘work really hard’ after being dropped from Australia squad for final two Tests

The Hindu  

Australian opener Nathan McSweeney admitted that he felt “devastated” after being dropped for the last two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, after making his debut in the opening match of the series. “Yeah, I mean devastated, I get the dream come true and then didn’t quite work the way I wanted,” McSweeney told Channel 7. “But it’s all …

IND vs AUS, Boxing Day Test: Who is Sam Konstas, the Australian opener who replaced Nathan McSweeny in BGT squad?
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS, Boxing Day Test: Who is Sam Konstas, the Australian opener who replaced Nathan McSweeny in BGT squad?

The Hindu  

Australia announced its squad for the remaining two Tests against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Friday. The right-handed batter replaces fellow opener Nathan McSweeny in the squad following the latter’s below-par performances. His twin Sheffield Shield centuries for New South Wales caught the selectors’ attention, alongside an unbeaten 73 against India A at the MCG ahead of the …

BGT 2024-25: Teen Sam Konstas gets maiden Australia call-up ahead of Boxing Day Test, Nathan McSweeney gets axe
2 weeks, 6 days ago

BGT 2024-25: Teen Sam Konstas gets maiden Australia call-up ahead of Boxing Day Test, Nathan McSweeney gets axe

Live Mint  

Australia have axed struggling opener Nathan McSweeney from their squad for fourth Test against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy with rookie opener Sam Konstas getting his maiden call up and is likely to make his Test debut on Boxing Day in Melbourne. Also included in the 15-member squad for the final two Tests is fast bowler Jhye Richardson, who …

BGT 2024-25: Teen Sam Konstas gets maiden Australia call-up ahead of Boxing Day Test, Nathan McSweeney gets axe
2 weeks, 6 days ago

BGT 2024-25: Teen Sam Konstas gets maiden Australia call-up ahead of Boxing Day Test, Nathan McSweeney gets axe

Live Mint  

Australia have axed struggling opener Nathan McSweeney from their squad for fourth Test against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy with rookie opener Sam Konstas getting his maiden call up and is likely to make his Test debut on Boxing Day in Melbourne. Also included in the 15-member squad for the final two Tests is fast bowler Jhye Richardson, who …

IND vs AUS: Australia Drop Nathan McSweeney, Call Up 19-Year-Old Sam Konstas For Boxing Day Test In Melbourne
2 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS: Australia Drop Nathan McSweeney, Call Up 19-Year-Old Sam Konstas For Boxing Day Test In Melbourne

ABP News  

IND vs AUS: Australia have dropped opener Nathan McSweeney and replaced him with 19-year-old Sam Konstas in their 15-man squad for the India vs Australia Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, scheduled to start from December 26. McSweeney's exclusion is surprising, as although he didn't score big runs, the right-handed batter displayed encouraging signs in patches during the …

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